How the partial government shutdown could affect you
The partial government shutdown began on Dec. 22 when congressional leaders failed to strike a bipartisan funding deal.
New gun laws in 2019: What to know
The federal government banned bump stocks in December.
Government shutdown: You can compromise on numbers, not principles, Republican lawmaker says
Trump is holding out for billions in federal funds for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
Trump EPA orders rollback of Obama mercury regulations
The proposal Friday from the Environmental Protection Agency challenges the basis for the Obama regulation.
Farmers risk loss of federal payments, loans, from shutdown
There is little chance of the government shutdown ending soon.
Partial government shutdown: Here's what happens
Lawmakers have until midnight on Friday to reach a deal.
$867B farm bill omits stricter food stamps work requirements
The Trump-backed measure was dropped from the bill as a compromise.
USPS may 'franchise' your mailbox, selling access to private companies
The agency has exclusive rights to deliver to U.S. mailboxes.
Proposed Postal Service reforms could hike package delivery costs
The administration suggests the agency needs to reform its pricing model.
Americans on the moon: NASA aims for continuous presence within 10 years
The agency has tapped 9 U.S. companies to help facilitate lunar exploration.
Apple wants to help veterans access their medical records: Report
The tech giant is said to be in talks with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
NASA wants to sell Americans flights to space
The initiative is part of an effort to boost the agency’s brand.
Bernie Sanders blasts Walmart as ‘poster child’ for corporate greed over ‘starvation wages’
Sanders successfully pressured Amazon to raise its minimum wage.
Amazon HQ2 decision: Why residents may face challenges
States will get more money, but residents could see rents rise.
New York, Virginia gave Amazon these incentives for its new headquarters
The e-commerce giant will split its new facilities between Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, New York.
New York lawsuit against Exxon a 'shakedown': Judge Napolitano
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood filed a 96-page lawsuit against the oil and gas company.
Medicaid enrollment down as Trump economy strengthens
The strengthening economy has been credited with lifting Americans out of poverty.
ACLU targets ICE after Amazon pitched facial-recognition technology
Amazon has found itself in a new controversy over its facial-recognition software.
Prudential no longer deemed 'too big to fail'
Federal regulators removed the company from its list of "systemically important" institutions.
Amazon may have to pay more to US Postal Service
The proposed rate structure would impose a roughly 9 percent and 12 percent increase for shipments utilizing Parcel Select.


















